Principal Data Engineer

T-Mobile

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Work type
On-site
Location
New York, NYPhiladelphia, PA
Salary
$125,600–$226,600 / yr
Posted
36 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $193k
This role $176k
$112k most similar roles pay here $249k

This role pays less than 68% of similar roles. Most pay $169,362–$216,300 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $176k versus about $193k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About T-Mobile

T-Mobile US is the second-largest wireless carrier in the United States, providing wireless voice, messaging, and data services under the T-Mobile and Metro by T-Mobile brands. Industry: Wireless Telecommunications

T-Mobile currently has 21 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $127,800–$214,360 across 21 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Principal Data Engineer

The Principal Data Engineer joins the T-Mobile Advertising Solutions team to build and operate platforms for audience building, rideshare, and retail media networks within an AdTech environment. This role involves leading the design and development of data warehouse solutions, creating scalable infrastructure, and managing end-to-end data pipelines. The individual will collaborate with cross-functional teams to architect solutions, mentor other engineers, and manage project scoping and estimation. Key technical requirements include expertise in cloud computing, data architecture, and engineering leadership. The candidate must be proficient with specific technologies including Databricks DBRX, Snowflake, EMR, Aurora, Redshift, Glue, S3, SWF, and Quicksight. This role solves complex data migration and integration challenges to provide robust analytics capabilities for a product used by major advertising agencies and consumer brands across the United States.

What does a Data Engineer earn?

Median $183138 from 214 postings across 58 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Design and develop scalable data warehouse and business analytics solutions for the organization's infrastructure.
  • Architect data solutions that align with specific business requirements and technical goals.
  • Research and recommend technical approaches to solve complex data migration, development, and integration challenges.
  • Provide hands-on leadership in executing data implementation projects and managing independent workstreams.
  • Facilitate workshops and design sessions to align engineering efforts with organizational objectives.
  • Mentor junior data engineers on architecture best practices and engineering skills.
  • Assist management with project scoping, estimation, and planning for upcoming initiatives.

What we're looking for

  • Must have a Bachelor's degree in a technical field or an advanced degree with 5 years of experience.
  • Must have 7 to 10 years of experience as a Data Engineer.
  • Must have at least 5 years of experience developing cloud solutions using data services.
  • Must have at least 3 years of experience managing, leading, or coaching data engineering teams.
  • Must possess required skills in Cloud Computing, Data Architecture, Data Engineering, Databricks DBRX, and Snowflake.
  • Must hold a required cloud certification such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, or MCSA.
  • Must be at least 18 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States.
  • Preferred experience with SDLC and Agile/Scrum methodologies.

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